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Tarzan's Greatest Adventure

Name: Tarzan's Greatest Adventure
Director: John Guillermin
Released: 1959
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1959

Approved

Director

John Guillermin

Runtime

88 minutes

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Tarzan's Greatest Adventure is a classic example of 1950s adventure cinema. It adheres to established social hierarchies and traditional heroism, offering minimal disruption to the era's norms. The film's perspective is heavily Western, centering on British antagonists and a white protagonist within an African setting. This creates a homogeneous viewpoint that does not delve deeply into non-white characters. Ultimately, the narrative upholds traditional gender and racial structures. It emphasizes a clear moral binary between heroes and criminals, avoiding complex social or cultural nuances.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tarzan's Greatest Adventure have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. Romantic elements are focused on traditional heterosexual relationships, specifically the Tarzan and Jane dynamic.

How does Tarzan's Greatest Adventure portray gender?

Limited

Jane is primarily portrayed as a romantic partner, reinforcing traditional gender roles from the mid-20th century. While she plays a significant role, the narrative still centers around the masculine lead.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tarzan's Greatest Adventure?

Limited

The film features a predominantly white cast in key roles. Despite being set in Africa, the perspective remains Western, focusing on British antagonists and the main character.

How does Tarzan's Greatest Adventure represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses a typical 'man vs. greed' storyline, functioning as a moral fable rather than a critical look at Western institutions. It focuses on individual greed rather than broader societal issues.

Does Tarzan's Greatest Adventure include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no notable focus on visible or invisible disabilities among the main characters.

Present on Screen

The film delivers a straightforward moral fable about the dangers of uncontrolled greed and exploitation.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial complexity, maintaining a Western-centric viewpoint despite its African setting.
Gender roles are very traditional, limiting the female lead to a supportive romantic role.
The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse gender expressions.

Official Synopsis

The greatest adventure of jungle king Tarzan. Four British villains raid a settlement to obtain explosives for use in a diamond mine. In doing so they nearly destroy the settlement, so Tarzan pursues them to their mine.

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